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Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet

Located in London, GB

Antique French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London
Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London

Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London

Located in London, GB

renowned Weeks Museum in Tichborne Street, where he exhibited an extraordinary range of clocks, automata

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Antique 1790s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy
19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

19th Century Rocking Father Time Automata 8 Day Clock by William Preddy

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A rocking father time automata arched painted dial clock with 8 day striking the hours movement by

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Antique 19th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole
8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A fine small 8 day arched painted dial original rocking ship automata clock, by Charles Botta of

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock
19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Very rare 8 day arch painted dial automata clock with striking on the hours on a single bell. To

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass

Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890
Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890

Marquetry Freisland Clock with Automata, Netherlands, circa 1890

Located in Providence, RI

This clock form, unique to Scandinavia, is one of the best and most complicated of the form (see

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Aesthetic Movement Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock
18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock

18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A beautiful 8 day arched rocking swan automata Grandfather clock. As the clock ticks, the swans

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Antique 1790s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Pine, Paint

Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock
Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock

Second Quarter of the 19th Century Viennese Grande Sonnerie Wall Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A second quarter of the 19th century Viennese grande sonnerie wall clock with automata. The glazed

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London
Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London

Automata Bracket Clock by Thomas Grinnard, London

Located in Devon, GB

A fine George III period ebonised and brass mounted automata bracket clock by Thomas Grinnard

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier George III Clocks

Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham
Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham

Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham

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H 28.75 in W 20.25 in D 11.25 in

Automata Table Clock by Nathan & Co. of Birmingham

By Nathan & Co. 1

Located in London, GB

operated by rods, the mechanical automata movement has a two air musical box providing a sound of fine

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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris
Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris

Nineteenth Century Automata Signed By Henri Marc of Paris

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in London, GB

wheel, a horse and cart, inter alia, as well a stonework tower with an integral white enamel dial clock

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Wall Clocks

General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock
General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock

General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

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H 17 in W 8.75 in D 20.25 in

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and difficult to find in such

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

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H 15.5 in W 7.5 in L 15.5 in

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

timekeeping with mechanically-inspired automata, these clocks are extremely popular with collectors and

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet

Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in London, GB

French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered

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Antique 1890s French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Copper, Bronze

The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata, First Edition
The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata, First Edition

The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata, First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

The Clockwork Universe, German Clocks and Automata. NY: Neale Watson Arcademic Publications, Inc

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass
Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

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H 7.5 in W 3.3 in D 0.85 in

Chinoiserie Hand Mirror and Looking Glass

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

most famous today for the elaborate musical clocks and automata that he produced and exported to China

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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Mirrors

Materials

Enamel

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere
Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Late 19th Century Pair of Bronze Atlas Sculptures with Globe & Armillary Sphere

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This pair of bronze sculptures of Atlas with Globe & Armillary Sphere are of high cast quality. Pairs have sold for over 700,000 Euro. Their condition is excellent for age and has ve...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

Located in London, GB

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Yew

FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR

FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR

Located in Ferndown, GB

FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). Cleaned ,re-...

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Mid-18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Lot of 61 Britains Toy Soldiers Deetail Scots Guards Highlanders Band Mounties
Lot of 61 Britains Toy Soldiers Deetail Scots Guards Highlanders Band Mounties

Lot of 61 Britains Toy Soldiers Deetail Scots Guards Highlanders Band Mounties

$560Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.75 in

Lot of 61 Britains Toy Soldiers Deetail Scots Guards Highlanders Band Mounties

By Britains, Ltd.

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 61 circa 1960s - 1970s Deetail plastic toy soldiers by Britain Ltd. Lot includes Royal Canadian Mounties (two on horseback), Scots Guards, Scottish Highlanders including pipes...

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Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Amsterdam Harbour Scene with Figures Dutch 17th Century art marine oil painting
Amsterdam Harbour Scene with Figures Dutch 17th Century art marine oil painting

Amsterdam Harbour Scene with Figures Dutch 17th Century art marine oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This superb Dutch 17th century Golden Age Old Master cityscape oil painting of Amsterdam is by noted artist Jacobus Storck. Painted circa 1670, the composition is a Dutch Amsterdam h...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

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Antique Early 1600s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Set of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Doors, Early 1900s, France
Set of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Doors, Early 1900s, France

Set of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Doors, Early 1900s, France

$45,345Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 107.76 in W 95.75 in D 1.74 in

Set of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Doors, Early 1900s, France

Located in Lisbon, PT

Two sets of 8 doors and 14 glass art nouveau panels - Complete set of six flawless panels, French stained glass in polychrome glass with shutters, locks, handle and original key. Be...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Brass

Double Portrait Oil Painting Brothers George, 2nd Duke Buckingham & Lord Francis
Double Portrait Oil Painting Brothers George, 2nd Duke Buckingham & Lord Francis

Double Portrait Oil Painting Brothers George, 2nd Duke Buckingham & Lord Francis

By (After) Anthony Van Dyck

Located in London, GB

Aftrer Anthony VAN DYCK - maybe Studio (1599, Antwerp – 1641, London) Flemish Double Portrait of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628-1687) & Lord Francis Villiers (1629-164...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy

Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the sa...

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Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Steel

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